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Ouray 2023
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Grand_Wag_85 »
Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:36 am
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Ouray
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**2023 FSJ Ouray Invasion Dates**
Copied from Aubreyanna's post on the FB page
July 17th - July 23rd
Our KOA contact, Ilka has been kind...
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Thanks yall, the road rash is all healed up but the cuts and deep gouge are still healing. I will definitely have some gnarly scars on my left arm,...
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Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:27 pm
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Stuka »
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:34 pm
Topics that do not fall under this area as described will be moved or deleted. Which ever is more appropriate.
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Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:34 pm
Adjust AMC V8 valves?
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AwesomeJ10 »
Fri Oct 19, 2012 5:03 pm
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I know this is probably a dumb question, but I'll pose it anyway.
Are stock AMC V8 valves adjustable? Is there ANY reason to check them if there are...
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Thanks - that's what I thought.
I'm running some non-stock push rods for some reason (they guy who built the engine said it needed them), but they...
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Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:42 pm
GM AC compressors and Jeep AC's
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Road Trip »
Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:31 am
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Does anyone know if I can use a stock Jeep underdash AC, stock drier, condenser, etc and have hoses made to mate it up to a late model GM compressor?...
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If you were in the DFW area, I could tell you where a good hose shop is at. The Houston area will have them tho. check the yellow pages or internet.
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Last post by lindel
Fri Oct 19, 2012 3:39 pm
Post up your compression #'s and how you do it
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AwesomeJ10 »
Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:42 pm
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Ok I'll start.
I always leave the throttle plates CLOSED and don't hit the gas at all. Some prefer the throttle plates to be open, but I have...
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I wonder how many times people have done this and cracked some valves, a head, etc?
The valves survive temps around 1200F to 1500F, so they're not...
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Last post by lindel
Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:30 am
catalytic air tube
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raidert05 »
Sat Oct 13, 2012 5:16 pm
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Where does the tube come off the cat connect on the engine????
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When I had it installed, I had it put on from the manifold back, new cat (2.5 I/O Magnaflow High Flow), an IMC Turbo Muffler, and out the back behind...
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Last post by Stuka
Wed Oct 17, 2012 9:00 pm
Replacing front spindle bearings
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Knucklehead »
Tue Oct 16, 2012 7:23 am
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Need some help/tech advice on replacing the front spindle bearings on a Dana 44. I have never replaced the bearings and races before, specifically...
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You can hear a difference (when tapping the race) when you've driven the races in all the way. Do a couple and you'll hear what I mean.
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Last post by Kaiserman
Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:46 pm
Did a t-176 swap, now have some clutch issues
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backroadin' »
Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:57 am
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I put in a t-176 from an 80's (i'm pretty sure) CJ. Release fork and TO bearing (new) are from the cj, the rest of the linkage is stock ('73 wag,...
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I have a T176 in my J10, but no clue on the release bearing part number.
The clutch getting firm sounds like one of two things. The thrust bushing...
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Last post by Stuka
Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:11 pm
Seal replacement.
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Gumby »
Tue Oct 09, 2012 8:31 pm
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I have a leak at the rear of my transfer case, I am curious to know if it is possible to replace the rear seal in a 208 without having to drop the TC?
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Thanks guys now I just need to go get the seals and replace it.
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Last post by Gumby
Thu Oct 11, 2012 4:33 pm
Ran last week, now it won't run
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raidert05 »
Wed Oct 10, 2012 5:44 pm
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Well it ran fine last week every time I started it up last week when I came home from work, leave for the weekend and go to start it up yesterday it...
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Yep had a partially plugged up fuel filter..slapped a new one on and it fired right up and purred like a kitten again...or roared since its just...
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Last post by Stuka
Thu Oct 11, 2012 4:26 pm
79 tilt column fitted to an 80 FSJ
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whsii »
Sun Oct 07, 2012 12:30 pm
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Mars gave me a tilt steering column from what we think is a 1979 J10. I think Hoot owned it at one time.
I am hoping to install it in my project. I...
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Well point that S10 South!!!
I will try to get a picture, but it now is wrapped up and awaiting final install.
Take care,
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Last post by whsii
Tue Oct 09, 2012 3:33 pm
Reman Carb vs New intake and 4 barrel.
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Mars »
Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:45 pm
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Fishing for opinions.
I've got a 81 J-10 360 2 barrel that's been sitting for a few years.
Idles smooth but has an off idle flat/spot stumble. I...
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Yeah I've got one I use a lot. I'll look into it. Thanks for the info :-bd
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Last post by Mars
Tue Oct 09, 2012 2:44 pm
Freeze Plug Questions...
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moorehouse77 »
Sun Oct 07, 2012 7:53 pm
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Of all the things I've done to vehicles over the years, freeze plugs are something I've never done. Seems pretty simple. Pop old one out, pound new...
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Popping them out is easier than you think! Put a screwdriver or dull 1/2 chisel in the cup next to the edge and bang it with a hammer. The plug turns...
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Last post by MT1
Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:03 pm
New one on me - electrical
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War Wagon »
Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:33 pm
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Went to start the J 10 and at the turn of the key there was nothing. Thought the battery was dead and got the jump box and nothing. My meter was in...
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wet positive connector on the bat. Putting power through warms it up and as soon as it dries, connection is reachieved.
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Last post by carnuck
Sat Oct 06, 2012 11:16 pm
Rusty jerry can gas polluted my gas tank :(
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shimniok »
Tue Oct 02, 2012 3:05 pm
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I ran out of gas, filled the tank out of a jerry can that apparently had more rust than gasoline in it. It was about 3-4 gal. Shortly after I filled...
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Those will go up the pipe if no sock is in the way and get trapped in an added large external filter/water separator before the fuel pump (I did that...
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Last post by carnuck
Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:33 am
Electrical Issue
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Frank »
Thu Oct 04, 2012 8:05 am
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Hello all -
a couple weeks ago, I burned a fusible link. My mechanic replaced it with one from my old Wag, (another '88) and all is good again. I...
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Maybe a shot in the dark, but could have blowing t
he fusable link have damaged the switch? On my 88 low beams must be on for the fogs to operate....
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Last post by Blue88
Thu Oct 04, 2012 6:50 pm
Door alignment issues
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Grand_Wag_85 »
Thu Oct 04, 2012 10:48 am
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Got an '82 J10. The body on the truck is nice and straight but the doors will not shut all the way unless you slam the hell out of them. If you shut...
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how does the door line up front to back, up and down? if the door is not centered correctly it will contact the weatherstrip in the opening unevenly...
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Last post by Austin4x4
Thu Oct 04, 2012 6:45 pm
Electric Choke Heater MC2150
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Wackyneer »
Thu Oct 04, 2012 10:09 am
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My local Napa can't find the correct choke heater for my 88 GW with a MC2150 and electric choke. The one they ordered didn't have the male spade...
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None was included. It was the plastic with a bimetallic spring- presumably for a hot air choke.
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Last post by Wackyneer
Thu Oct 04, 2012 12:34 pm
hello, and heater temperature control cable?
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muddy »
Wed Oct 03, 2012 11:08 am
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first off, hello. This is my first post here, been reading threads here for a wile, but only recently signed up.
Anyway, I have kind of an odd...
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Just checked BJ's and they only have the 73 to 85 cables now. It could be that was all they ever had.
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Last post by lindel
Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:44 am
H E L P, Please
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fancyfree »
Sun Sep 30, 2012 7:09 pm
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I need a Brake Master Cylinder for Maxine . BlackBart instructed me to order on on-line from NAPA. ..who he says has the best quality parts in his...
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Yep, son...fresh gas always is better than varnish. :-bd I shall see you again...if I'm not gadding. Maxine got her Whoa back...so now with a Whoa...
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Last post by bigun
Wed Oct 03, 2012 9:36 pm
Stock lug nut size 5-lug 44
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Dumpy »
Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:10 pm
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I have like 5 different lug sizes on my truck from the awesome PO. What's the correct size? 1/2-20? Truck is. 72 with a 5 lug 44
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Schweet. Thanks fellers!
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Last post by Dumpy
Tue Oct 02, 2012 7:54 pm
Waggy Frame Rot
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Knucklehead »
Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:12 am
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Ok, quick question on Frame rot. We dropped the tank on the 84 Waggy as part of doing the SOA/Shackle Flip. The frame has what I would call mild...
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I looked at that, but it replaces way more than we need. I am thinking for the repair we need, some angle iron should work just fine.
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Last post by Knucklehead
Sun Sep 30, 2012 6:59 pm
78 Cherokee Bumpers on 79 Cherokee
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DC78FSJ »
Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:02 pm
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I just picked up a 79 Cherokee for a steal and was wondering what it takes to swap a set of 78 3 piece bumpers on to it. I have the bumpers just...
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I pulled out my 3 piece bumpers that I was going to put on my 79 frame. Up front the frame horns stick outpast where the bumper bracket is supposed...
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Last post by Road Trip
Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:35 am
1981 J10 Trailer Wiring
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pyro »
Sun Sep 16, 2012 3:40 pm
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I need to hook up a basic 4-pin trailer harness, however I'm not sure which wires (truck side) are which. Can someone point me in the right...
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anyone try one of these before?
Didn't even think of that! I changed bulbs some months ago and the springs were shot. Is that your problem? Lack...
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Last post by ScottsMojo
Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:50 pm
Interesting find
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ScottsMojo »
Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:13 pm
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Rockauto has repro owners manuals for the 74 models, I am sure for others also. In addition they also have OE parts catalogs and service manuals at...
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On a tangent, the same company has TSM manuals that are on Disk.
I have three of them, and love them.
I like the old school manuals, but when I...
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Last post by whsii
Fri Sep 14, 2012 6:48 pm
Do 16's have fitment problems on J20's?
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AwesomeJ10 »
Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:22 pm
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I need some new 8lug wheels and tires for my '74 J20 project.
It currently has some 16.5 wheels.
Do 16 wheels fit 8 lug J trucks ok? Any...
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I currently have stock 16x6.5's from my Dad's 78 J20 on my 87, I have a set of ford 16x7's that I will put on after I paint or powdercoat them.
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Last post by mrtazwrench
Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:48 pm
Need some springs measured
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j20owner »
Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:45 pm
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I need to know if anyone has the ability to measure some rear wagoneer springs. 79+, unloaded if possible. Looking for an eye-eye length and also a...
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Welcome to the forum, Snow. I found a chart posted on the mother site that had a bunch of spring measurements. I've decided to run 3/4 ton chevy...
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Tue Sep 11, 2012 7:47 pm
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